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UNICEF has cooperated with Gaza's Ministry of Social Development, led by officials with known ties to Hamas, including Ramsey Hammad, who later fled to Lebanon and publicly defended Hamas’s attack on October 7th, even calling for Israel’s destruction. NGO Monitor's Herzburg highlights that British funds routed through UNICEF have been substantial, with over £23 million donated in 2024 alone, yet transparency about how much of this aid benefits Hamas-linked programs remains elusive. UK officials have dismissed criticism, insisting that their funding does not support Hamas, but watchdog groups argue that an opaque system enables significant aid to flow unchecked to Hamas affiliates, raising serious concerns about oversight and the risk of indirectly supporting terrorism.